Snowflake Administrator(Only W2 Position)

Role : Snowflake Administrator

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Duration : 12 Months

Location : Boston, MA

Interview type : Webcam Interview Only

If you are interested in working on W2, please share your resume at [email protected].

Complete Description : 9+ years of experience required

Responsibilities :

• Snowflake Environment Management : Administer and manage Snowflake data warehouse environments, including setup, configuration, monitoring, and optimization.
• Performance Tuning : Monitor and optimize performance, including query performance, resource utilization, and storage management.
• User and Access Management : Manage user access, roles, and permissions to ensure data security and compliance with organizational policies.
• Data Integration : Support and manage data integration processes, including data loading, transformation, and extraction.
• Backup and Recovery : Implement and oversee backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Troubleshooting and Support : Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Snowflake-related issues, including resolving performance bottlenecks and query optimization.
• Documentation and Reporting : Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes. Generate and deliver regular reports on system performance and usage.
• Collaboration : Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and other IT professionals to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the Snowflake environment.
• Best Practices : Stay up to date with Snowflake best practices and industry trends. Recommend and implement improvements and upgrades to enhance system functionality and performance.
• Security : Ensure the platform is up to date on system patches. Monitor, apply, and test product security updates.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience : 3+ years of hands-on experience in managing and administering Snowflake environments. Experience with other cloud-based data platforms is a plus.

Required Skills :

• Strong proficiency in Snowflake architecture, features, and capabilities.
• Knowledge of SQL and Snowflake-specific query optimization.
• Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Snowflake Administrator.
• Ability to identify and drive continuous improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Knowledge of Snowflake security features including access control, authentication, authorization, encryption, masking, secure view, etc.
• Experience in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python.
• Experience working in AWS cloud environments.
• Experience integrating Snowflake with an identity and access management program such as Azure IDP is a plus.
• Experience working with Power BI and other BI, data visualization, and reporting tools.
• Strong database design and data modeling experience.
• Business requirement gathering and aligning to solutions delivery.
• Experience with other relational database management systems, cloud data warehouses, and big data platforms is a plus.
• Experience with data integration solutions and tools, data pipelines, and modern ways of automating data using cloud-based and on-premises technologies.
• Analytical Skills : Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Communication : Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Teamwork : Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills :

• Snowflake certification (e.g., SnowPro Core or Advanced Certification).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Knowledge of technical areas such as T-SQL, DevOps, and scripting.

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